At a Glance
2,009Square Miles
65.4%Public Land
4,500 - 5,500Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Snow and rain can make travel difficult on primitive roads
- GPS is recommended
- Get permission to hunt private land before the season
Hunters discussing Idaho's Unit 63 emphasize its diverse terrain and variable conditions, which can significantly impact hunting strategy and game availability. Many have noted that understanding seasonal changes and their effects on animal movement is crucial for success. There is consensus that scouting is essential, as herd behavior and migration patterns can shift unexpectedly. Constructive feedback suggests investing time in familiarizing oneself with the terrain and adjusting hunts based on changing conditions to increase success rates.
This big unit is east of Idaho Falls and includes most of the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, a nuclear reactor testing site that is closed to hunting. Mostly composed of sagebrush flats and agricultural fields mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope and moose can be found here.
Deer, elk and moose are harder to find here, but hunters take some big animals each year and antelope can usually be seen near crop fields.